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CISM: Incident Resilience & Recovery

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What you'll learn

  • Implement Standardized Incident Processes.

  • Develop Technical Response Procedures and Resource Allocation.

  • Analyze Readiness and Measure Response Effectiveness.

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March 2026

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

CISM: Incident Resilience & Recovery is the last course of Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization. This course equips learners to explore the fundamental stages of Incident Resilience and Recovery, focusing on the strategic and operational frameworks required to manage and mitigate security disruptions.

The course is structured into comprehensive modules, further segmented by Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 2:00–2:30 hours of video content. To ensure mastery of the material, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module, testing the ability of learners to engage in Testing Response and Recovery Plans and navigate the complexities of Information Security Incident Management in real-world business scenarios. - Module 1: Incident Response Planning - Module 2: Recovery, Process, and Best Practices This course is specifically designed for incident management leads and security professionals who aim to bridge the gap between technical response procedures and strategic business resilience. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: - Establish Incident Governance and Organizational Structure. - Develop Technical Response Procedures and Resource Allocation. - Validate Resilience through Rigorous Testing.

Welcome to the week 1. In this week, we will begin by exploring the foundational principles of organizational resilience and defining the specific goals that ensure your response efforts align with your business mission. You will learn to establish a robust structure and define the necessary roles through a clear administrative framework, ensuring a solid foundation for crisis governance. We will then transition into the selection and allocation of specialized tools and personnel designed to handle threats effectively. A key focus will be placed on technical execution, specifically understanding the detailed steps required to contain and mitigate security breaches in a scalable environment. Finally, we will cover the practical steps for assessing your existing readiness and creating a formal roadmap, providing a comprehensive strategy that bridges the gap between high-level management and rapid technical action.

What's included

8 videos2 readings2 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 31 minutes
  • Incident Management Overviewβ€’4 minutes
  • Incident Response Proceduresβ€’4 minutes
  • Incident Management Organizationβ€’2 minutes
  • Incident Management Resourcesβ€’5 minutes
  • Incident Management Objectivesβ€’4 minutes
  • Incident Management Metrics and Indicatorsβ€’4 minutes
  • Current State of Incident Response Capabilityβ€’1 minute
  • Developing an Incident Response Planβ€’8 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Welcome to the Courseβ€’15 minutes
  • Overview of Incident Response Planningβ€’15 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Incident Response Planning - Assessmentβ€’25 minutes
  • Building and Scaling Incident Response - Knowledge Checkβ€’25 minutes

In this week, we will begin by exploring the core principles of post-incident restoration and defining the specific operational goals that ensure your recovery efforts align with your business mission. We will learn the selection and implementation of standardized response functions designed to manage risk effectively across the enterprise. A key focus will be placed on technical validation, specifically understanding the detailed steps required for evaluating the reliability of your restoration strategies in a scalable environment. Finally, we will cover the practical steps for adopting industry-standard methodologies and defining clear roles, providing a comprehensive roadmap that bridges the gap between high-level management theory and the technical execution of a resilient recovery process.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 33 minutes
  • Testing Response and Recovery Plans - Deep Diveβ€’9 minutes
  • Executing the Planβ€’6 minutes
  • Incident Management Processβ€’9 minutes
  • Incident Risk Management - Functionsβ€’2 minutes
  • Information Security Incident Managementβ€’1 minute
  • Responsibilities and Proceduresβ€’5 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Overview of Recovery, Process, and Best Practicesβ€’10 minutes
  • Conclusionβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Recovery, Process, and Best Practices - Assessmentβ€’25 minutes
  • Processes, Testing, and Industry Standards - Knowledge Checkβ€’25 minutes

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